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Sid · 10-18-2018, 11:21 AM

Does anyone know who sells the original style copper radiators for a 40 Ford flat head at a decent price? The best I found so far is Drake at $850.00. Mac's is $849.99

deuce_roadster · 10-18-2018, 11:43 AM

That is about what you will pay to have a junk one recored if you have the tanks and straps.

Kube · 10-18-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sid

Does anyone know who sells the original style copper radiators for a 40 Ford flat head at a decent price? The best I found so far is Drake at $850.00. Mac's is $849.99

I pay $500 to have my '40 split core radiators properly recored around here. Once I have removed the tanks, I do the necessary "body work" on them prior to being soldered on to the new cores.
I have not heard any great reviews on the repop radiators. I might suggest you start a post in hopes of getting some first hand feedback.
I did hear they are considerably lighter than the original. I don't have a clue how that may or may not effect its longevity.

TJ · 10-18-2018, 11:55 AM

Check with U.S. Radiator; www.usradiator.com. they are located in Vernon, Ca. Also check e-Bay as Bryce Thomas also makes copper brass radiators. Just search for 1940 Ford radiator. I don't believe either company does the original split core type if that is what you need.

TomT/Williamsburg · 10-18-2018, 01:00 PM

For "original styled" I have used Walker Radiator with great success. Had one in my old 40 coupe and it was great. Put one in my avatar and had a pinhole leak. They paid for shipping there and back and I think gave me a new radiator. Whether it was new or repaired it's still in my avatar with no issues ....

It's best if you go to an nsra show where Walker vends and order it there. They usually offer a discount and free shipping if they do not have it on site. I ordered one from them at the Rocky Mountain Nats several years ago. Radiator listed at $850+. I got it for $700 and free shipping ....

Dave Castle · 10-25-2018, 12:57 PM

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Sid · 10-25-2018, 01:03 PM

I took radiator to shop and pressure tested. All good except over flow tube which they repaired. It must have been a lower hose leaking as they were very rotten and were actually dissolving on the inside. I couldn't see the hose leaking because of the lower pan under the radiator..

Chris in MA · 10-25-2018, 03:33 PM

For what its worth, I bought a used original off ebay for about 100, had it tested -it failed. and recored with split copper cores for $650 at a local radiator shop.

mrtexas · 10-25-2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid

Does anyone know who sells the original style copper radiators for a 40 Ford flat head at a decent price? The best I found so far is Drake at $850.00. Mac's is $849.99

Split core will be about $1250. You can get it from Brassworks. I passed on the split core myself for my 41. You can have a great radiator or a cheap radiator but not both in the same radiator. https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...+core+radiator

51504bat · 10-26-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid

Does anyone know who sells the original style copper radiators for a 40 Ford flat head at a decent price? The best I found so far is Drake at $850.00. Mac's is $849.99

My guess is the radiator that Drake or Mac's sell is off shore. One from Brassworks is made in Paso Robles, CA. Outstanding quality. You get what you pay for.

deuce lover · 10-27-2018, 02:29 AM

According to their website ,US Radiator ,for a 40 running a flathead 2.25" core radiator is $420.Might be worth a call.I ran one of theirs in my deuce for yrs and it fit right + never gave me any problems.

10-18-2018, 11:21 AM	#1
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 737	1940 Ford radiator Does anyone know who sells the original style copper radiators for a 40 Ford flat head at a decent price? The best I found so far is Drake at $850.00. Mac's is $849.99

10-18-2018, 11:43 AM	#2
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 1940 Ford radiator That is about what you will pay to have a junk one recored if you have the tanks and straps.

10-18-2018, 11:55 AM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1940 Ford radiator Check with U.S. Radiator; www.usradiator.com. they are located in Vernon, Ca. Also check e-Bay as Bryce Thomas also makes copper brass radiators. Just search for 1940 Ford radiator. I don't believe either company does the original split core type if that is what you need.

10-18-2018, 01:00 PM	#5
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 1940 Ford radiator For "original styled" I have used Walker Radiator with great success. Had one in my old 40 coupe and it was great. Put one in my avatar and had a pinhole leak. They paid for shipping there and back and I think gave me a new radiator. Whether it was new or repaired it's still in my avatar with no issues .... It's best if you go to an nsra show where Walker vends and order it there. They usually offer a discount and free shipping if they do not have it on site. I ordered one from them at the Rocky Mountain Nats several years ago. Radiator listed at $850+. I got it for $700 and free shipping .... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

10-25-2018, 12:57 PM	#6
Dave Castle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Carmel, Ca Posts: 269	Re: 1940 Ford radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The aluminum radiators are only around 200.00 for a very good 1 !!!

10-25-2018, 01:03 PM	#7
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 737	Re: 1940 Ford radiator I took radiator to shop and pressure tested. All good except over flow tube which they repaired. It must have been a lower hose leaking as they were very rotten and were actually dissolving on the inside. I couldn't see the hose leaking because of the lower pan under the radiator..

10-25-2018, 03:33 PM	#8
Chris in MA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newburyport, MA Posts: 123	Re: 1940 Ford radiator For what its worth, I bought a used original off ebay for about 100, had it tested -it failed. and recored with split copper cores for $650 at a local radiator shop.

10-27-2018, 02:29 AM	#11
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: 1940 Ford radiator According to their website ,US Radiator ,for a 40 running a flathead 2.25" core radiator is $420.Might be worth a call.I ran one of theirs in my deuce for yrs and it fit right + never gave me any problems.